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Recent Examples of clutch bag
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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The sleek shape of this shoulder tote is ideal for anyone who wants a travel purse look.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The silk scarf is no longer relegated to being just a purse or hair accessory.—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Years or even decades can pass between successful clutches of eggs.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But for the strides the Bruins made, and Dent’s clutch shot to hold significance, UCLA needs to apply that intensity to all four of its regular-season games, the Big Ten Tournament and into March Madness.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The student suspected of having the firearm was removed from class, and the school resource deputy searched their bag, Boyd said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The fine print — not the political noise — will determine what Californians actually feel in their pocketbooks and weekly paychecks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But many hands, and pocketbooks, help with that load.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The male pointed a pistol at the victim, addressed them by their first name and demanded specific pieces of jewelry and his wallet, police said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Inside, Darwin Tirado-Sanchez, 22, sitting in the passenger seat and a 38-year-old man in the driver’s seat, were ordered at gunpoint to turn over their wallets and keys without turning around toward their robbers, prosecutors said in a court proffer of allegations.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company has also developed a traceability platform covering ready-to-wear, shoes, scarves and handbags, with small leather goods and belts to be added this year.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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StockX StockX is extremely popular in the sneaker world, but the retailer deals in a nice assortment of watches and handbags, too.—
Alexis Bennett,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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